Area Sales Manager (Warehouse Automation)

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading automation provider who require a new technical sales person to develop their client base across the South East and surrounding areas. With excellent commission potential, this is a great opportunity for a technically minded sales professionals looking to step into the automation sector with huge opportunities longer-term.

Responsibilities 

Visit existing businesses across the South East and surrounding areas
Develop new business in the sales of warehouse lifting and carousel solutions
Carry out site surveys and consult the customer on their requirements, carrying out assessment, reports and recommendations
Represent the company at events and exhibitions
Develop a clear understanding of the business’s automation solutions Requirements

 The company are open to considering different types of individuals but it is crucial you have experience of working within the industrial sphere either in a sales or engineering capacity. You will preferably have been within a warehouse environment having sold automation or a closely associated product such as racking, forklift trucks or general material handling and be technically minded. However, ambitious individuals from other industry’s with a solid background within a sales environment will also be considered. You will need to work well on your own initiative and have an interest in the product range as well as the drive to sell successfully. In terms of location you will ideally be located across the South East/surrounding areas.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary dependant on experience (Up to £45k)
Excellent uncapped commission (OTE £50k-£70k)
Hybrid Company Car 
Phone & Laptop
25 days holiday + Statutory
Extensive onboarding and training scheme at their head office
The Company

Having operated for over 20 years, out client is a leading provider of automation solutions to warehousing. Their product range focuses mainly on lifting storage solutions and one of their main solutions involves carousel technology. Covering a variety of sectors to include Automotive, Aerospace/Defence, Energy, transportation & logistics they are continuing to go from strength to strength. As part of their overall growth, they are now looking to add an additional sales person to their experienced sales team